Sunday, September 7, 2008

How To Install A Floating Flooring

We all want our home to have a pleasant and relaxing look, not just for ourselves or for our family but also for those who visit our homes. That is the main reason why lots and lots of homeowners are doing some sort of home improvement just for that reason. The best way to do that is to have a unique flooring. Having a unique a flooring not only adds appeal but also adds monetary value to your home.

Want a unique flooring for your home improvement? Why not add wood floating floor for a cozier and lovelier home setting. If you want to know more on how to have a floating wooden floor just read this article. Below is a short spoiler of the said article:

"The coziness of a house is perhaps unimaginable without the warmth provided by wood floors. A very quick way to have new wood flooring is by installing a “floating floor”. In contrast to the usual solid-wood strips, floating floors are not nailed down. As a substitute, the wood planks can either be snapped together or glued. These planks sink in fast on almost any material, including plywood, concrete, ceramic tile, and sheet vinyl.

There are lots of available materials for floating flooring. However, if you prefer real wood, then the best option is “engineered flooring”. This type of flooring is very stable and looks similar to solid wood, which is made up of wood veneer glued to several layers of plywood or pine. Even though the thin veneer of engineered flooring cannot be sanded as often as solid wood, its thick “factory-applied” coating is much durable compared to those applied on solid wood in homes. Moreover, it’ll be ready in just a day."

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Unknown said...

Points we should keep in mind while Install A Floating Flooring..
1. Carefully remove and set aside the baseboards.
2. Sweep the existing floor carefully.
3. Prepare to lay the last row of flooring, measuring carefully. You'll likely need to trim the board to fit, as the remaining space may be narrower than the width of an uncut board.
4. Allow the floor to settle for at least 24 hours, especially if you've used glue.
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